Tariff Simulator

Tariff shifts. Origin rule traps. Rising landed costs.

The ability to navigate tariff shifts has become a strategic imperative.

Trade policy is changing fast. It’s hitting global supply chains where it hurts: margins, sourcing models, and strategic plans.

Tariff exposure is no longer a compliance issue. It’s a business-critical decision point. And for proactive teams, it’s an opportunity to lead.

How it works

Kearney PERLab’s Tariff Simulator connects intelligent agents across the product life cycle—automating tasks, learning continuously, and flowing data seamlessly from insight to shelf.

Choose a scenario

Import, assemble, or manufacture in the United States.

Simulate landed costs

Model duties, sourcing shifts, and total cost impact.

Act on insights

Target high-impact moves across cost, risk, and margins.

From risk map to road map

You don’t need a full supply chain overhaul to manage tariff exposure. Most wins come from a few targeted moves:

Shift a high-duty component.
Rethink where value is added.
Sequence final assembly to meet origin thresholds.
Tariff Simulator helps you test these trade-offs before they are locked in.
Three patterns we see again and again

Tariff Simulator helps you test these trade-offs before they are locked in.

Localize what’s simple

Low-IP, automation-friendly products can often be reshored without blowing up costs.

Diversify what’s complex

High-IP products gain more from China+1 sourcing and modular design strategies.

Let assembly work for you

For value-dense BOMs, final assembly often decides duty treatment and total costs.

Clarity. Confidence. Competitive edge.

Clarity under pressure. Pinpoint the steps in your value chain that are elevating costs and risk.

Confidence to decide. Compare sourcing scenarios by product and region before you commit.

Capability to act. Move from reactive to ready with simulation built into planning.

A plan for what’s next. Use data-driven insights to shape strategy that holds up to policy shifts and supply shocks.

Shift from exposure to advantage

The tariff landscape continues to shift. But with the right tools, you can stay ahead and turn uncertainty into a competitive edge.

Kearney’s Tariff Simulator brings structure to a moving target, helping you accomplish the following:

Make smarter sourcing decisions.
Mitigate cost without guesswork.
Design trade-resilient supply chains.

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